Oversight of payment and settlement systems

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1 Oversight of payment and settlement systems The efficiency of the financial system depends on the smooth functioning of various payment and settlement systems, because all financial transactions are performed through one or several payment and settlement systems. To ensure the smoothness of the financial system, it is necessary to keep various payment and settlement systems in line with the country s legal framework and to avoid disruptions that could have a negative effect on the country s financial system. The essence of payment and settlement systems Settlement systems mean infrastructure and the related legal framework that enables the settlement of mutual claims and obligations pertaining to cash and financial instruments. Payment and settlement systems include settlement systems aimed at settling mutual claims and obligations between the participants of the system (hereinafter settlement systems). They also include the different instruments of payment initiation (hereinafter payment instruments). The goals and necessity of various settlement systems are described in greater detail in Annex 1. In Estonia, settlement systems include: Settlement systems of payments: settlement systems of intrabank payments, operated by the respective credit and payment institutions; the interbank payment and settlement system managed by Eesti Pank and which, in turn, consists of different settlement systems, including the TARGET2-Eesti component system and the Settlement System of Ordinary Payments (ESTA). the settlement system of card payments, operated by Nets Estonia AS; the interbank direct debit system managed by AS Itella. Settlement systems of financial instruments: the securities settlement system operated by AS Eesti Väärtpaberikeskus (the Estonian Central Securities Depository, ECSD). Payment instruments denote the methods of payment initiation, such as payment orders made through the internet bank or other options. The role of Eesti Pank Pursuant to internationally acknowledged standards, the Treaty Establishing the European Community, Eesti Pank Act, the Credit Institutions Act and the Eesti Pank Governor s decrees enacted based on these legal acts, Eesti Pank fulfils three key roles in the field of settlement systems: 1) operator of payment and settlement systems Eesti Pank is the owner and service provider of the interbank payment settlement systems it manages; 2) regulator of payment and settlement systems Eesti Pank enforces legal acts regarding the settlement systems of interbank payments; 3) overseer of payment and settlement systems Eesti Pank assesses and guides the operation and development of settlement systems.

2 These functions are mainly fulfilled by the Eesti Pank s Payment and Settlement Systems Department, which also participates in the development of the financial sector s infrastructures and in shaping and implementing their policies and legal framework (read more in Annex 2). Eesti Pank facilitates and coordinates the development of settlement systems, above all, through the Estonian Council of Payment System Experts and the TARGET2-Securities Estonian National User Group. Where necessary, Eesti Pank cooperates and exchanges information with the Ministry of Finance and the Financial Supervision Authority on the basis of the cooperation agreement entered into in The payment and settlements systems managed by Eesti Pank are operated by the Operations and Back-office Division of the Payment and Settlement Systems Department. Oversight is the responsibility of the Policy and Oversight Division of the Payment and Settlement Systems Department. The independence of the oversight of settlement systems is ensured and the conflict of interests within the Payment and Settlement Systems Department is minimised pursuant to the procedure and rules provided in the Eesti Pank internal documentation. According to these rules and procedures, the Policy and Oversight Division is directly responsible to the Executive Board of Eesti Pank, independently of the role and interests of the Payment and Settlement Systems Department as the operator of payment and settlement systems. The Legal Department provides the legislation on payment and settlement systems, with the required support provided by the Payment and Settlement Systems Department. In fulfilling the overseer s role, Eesti Pank is also governed by the oversight framework of settlement systems. Oversight framework of settlement systems Purpose of oversight According to international standards and best practices, central banks have to guarantee that the settlement systems operated by them fully comply with international standards and to oversee important settlement systems operated by the private sector. In addition, central banks are responsible for the oversight of various payment instruments. The aim of oversight is to guarantee the efficient, smooth and sustainable functioning of payment and settlement systems. For the central bank, the efficient operation of its settlement systems is essential for implementing effective monetary policy, ensuring the stability of the economic and financial system and arranging the smooth currency circulation. The oversight of settlement systems is thus one of the key functions of a central bank, since the smooth and sustainable functioning of the systems is directly related to meeting the main objectives of the central bank. In turn, the achievement of these main objectives ensures price stability through the reliability of the monetary system and public confidence in the currency. A central bank has several tasks as the overseer of settlement systems. Eesti Pank differentiates between systemically important and important settlement systems on the settlement systems market (see classification in Annex 3); establishes the international standards applicable to settlement systems operating in Estonia and assesses compliance with these standards; establishes or approves the principles and rules of the settlement systems; identifies the potential risks that may emerge in the settlement systems (see Annex 4 for details); participates in fostering the development of payment and settlement systems, and in the design implementation of the policy and legal framework in accordance with the oversight principles, independently of Eesti Pank's role as the operator and with regard to the needs of the market;

3 as a member of the European System of Central Banks, participates in the oversight of international settlement systems. To this end, a Memorandum of Understanding on settlement systems has been concluded between the European Union central banks and banking supervisors in 2001, as amended in Oversight process The oversight of payment and settlement systems means that the central bank monitors the existing systems as well as those being developed, and assesses their compliance with international and the central bank s requirements. Where necessary, the central bank gives recommendations on how to enhance the efficiency and security of the systems. Settlement systems oversight is an ongoing process where, at first, the relevant principles or policy is formulated (see Figure). Arising from the principles, the central bank monitors and assesses the market and systems, and employs various measures to intervene in the functioning of the systems, where appropriate. Then the process begins anew, the difference lying in the correction of the relevant policy at the beginning of the process cycle, based on market needs and the general economic development of the country. Figure. Oversight process of settlement systems Eesti Pank conducts oversight of all important and systemically important payment and securities settlement systems. This means that the systems must correspond to the central bank s policy goals 3 and expectations with regard to settlement systems, as well as to international requirements. Important settlement systems include the TARGET2-Eesti component system and ESTA, operated by Eesti Pank, and the securities settlement system operated by the ESCD. In the oversight of the securities settlement system, Eesti Pank is cooperating with the Financial Supervision Authority pursuant to the cooperation agreement concluded in Operating reliable and well-functioning payment systems.

4 Monitoring of settlement systems To be able to fulfil the required role the overseer must have sufficient information on the performance of the financial sector s infrastructures on the market, and on the interdependencies between the systems. The key information sources include system rules, the principles of ensuring business continuity, regular reports or ad hoc reports and extraordinary meetings, self-assessments of system operators, meetings of the system operator and participants, evaluations of legal experts and/or auditors, information provided by other central banks or supervisory authorities. A summary of the monitoring of settlement systems is published by the Eesti Pank, mainly in the Financial Stability Review. Assessment of settlement systems Information collected from monitoring the settlement systems is used for two purposes. Firstly, the central bank provides a general assessment of the performance of the financial sector infrastructures and for the establishment of the oversight framework, including for the determination of the appropriate requirements. Secondly, the central bank assesses the systems that are subject to assessment under the oversight framework. All important settlement systems must be assessed in a timely and relevant manner. This means that the central bank conducts a comprehensive assessment of these systems once every five years. In the meantime, assessments are given to the changes planned in the system. Where the principles of oversight are changed (e.g. new minimum requirements are established for the system upon amendment of international standards 4 ), a new comprehensive assessment is carried out upon the enforcement of the new requirements. Inducing changes: initiating the development of settlement systems The result of the monitoring and assessment of settlement systems can either be positive, i.e. the system complies with the requirements, or (partially) negative, i.e. the system does not (partially) comply with the requirements. If the system does not comply with requirements, the overseer will give the system operator recommendations for improving the system. The overseer s recommendations mostly exert moral suasion, e.g. by establishing conditions for the system operator. If the system operator is not fulfilling the requirements established by the overseer, the system will not be used or accepted for certain transactions or in certain cases. Eesti Pank also informs the public of the non-compliance in its assessment reports. As mentioned above, Eesti Pank also proceeds from international standards and best practices (see Annex 5). The Core Principles for Systemically Important Payment Systems of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) are used as the minimum requirements (standards) for payment settlement systems. The securities settlement systems proceed from the Recommendations for SSS s established by the BIS and the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO). In the oversight of TARGET2-Eesti, Eesti Pank applies, in addition to the oversight framework of settlement systems, the Guide on the Implementation of the Eurosystem s TARGET2 Oversight Function. The European System of Central Banks, including the Eurosystem and the non- Eurosystem central banks connected to TARGET2, are responsible for the oversight of TARGET2 as a whole. For instance in 2012, the Bank for International Settlements and the International Organization of Securities Commission will establish new principles for financial market infrastructures. These principles are currently in development. See 5 Eesti Pank assesses the system managed by the ESCD based on the Eurosystem s requirements, which are stricter than the

5 recommendations of BIS/IOSCO. The European Central Bank plays the lead role in the oversight of the TARGET2 Single Shared Platform. As the TARGET2 component systems are legally and operationally decentralised, the main responsibility for the oversight of the TARGET2-Eesti component system lies with Eesti Pank. In overseeing the settlement systems, the central bank pays attention to the following aspects: the operational structure of the settlement system (the system s technical solution and operational reliability); the legal framework of the settlement system (legislation, regulations and system rules); risk awareness (risks in the system and for the system participants); risk management (risk measurement, monitoring and the reduction of excessive risks); business continuity; the efficiency of the settlement system; availability of the system; governance of the settlement system.

6 Annex 1. Purpose and necessity of various settlement systems Although there are several settlement systems of different types in Estonia, they all serve the common purpose of enabling the system participants to settle or mediate the settlement of mutual claims and obligations. Settlement systems are necessary for many reasons. Firstly, settlement systems allow the safe and timely settlement of monetary obligations between participants of the system. For private persons, a payment settlement system is important for receiving wages, benefits etc. and paying bills. Businesses use them for purchasing and selling goods. The state needs settlement systems for collecting taxes and paying benefits. Secondly, the settlement system of interbank payments provides bank customers greater freedom in choosing a commercial bank as their main bank. In initiating payments, customers need not worry about which commercial bank holds the beneficiary s account. The customer can thus pay more attention to factors such as the availability of suitable services, commission fees or quality of services. Thirdly, the settlement system of card payments allows retailers who are customers of one bank to accept card payments of customers whose cards have been issued by another commercial bank. Fourthly, settlement systems form the basis for the effective functioning of financial markets. The claims and obligations arising from securities transactions as well as monetary claims and obligations deriving from the purchase and sale of securities are settled through the respective settlement system. Annex 2. Facilitating the development of settlement systems 6 development and implementation of policies and legal framework and participation in the The central bank s role in facilitating the development of settlement systems and designing the policies and legal framework depends mainly on the central bank s policy as the operator of settlement systems, as well as the development level of the country and its financial sector. As the operator of settlement systems, Eesti Pank serves as the owner and operator of interbank settlement systems, TARGET2-Eesti and ESTA. The central bank develops these systems and shapes the related policies. In addition, Eesti Pank as a member of the Eurosystem participates in shaping the policies and developments related to the centralised infrastructures of the financial sector i.e. the cash settlement system TARGET2, the securities settlement platform TARGET2-Securities and the collateral management infrastructure between central banks. The development of the Estonian financial sector and its infrastructures over the last two decades has been inevitable, considering the history of our country and the changing environment, and is natural part of the development of a state. Eesti Pank has facilitated this process together with commercial banks and the public sector. Eesti Pank as the facilitator of the development of financial sector infrastructures: 1) has developed smoothly and safely functioning interbank payment settlement systems in accordance with the internationally acknowledged standards and the Estonian market needs, and continues to operate and develop these systems; The terms facilitator and catalyst are used internationally. 7 Including globalisation, convergence, euro area initiatives and the creation of the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA).

7 2) monitors the development of payment and securities market infrastructures in Estonia, publishing the related reviews in its publications; 3) governs the work of the Estonian Council of Payment System Experts, its sub-units, and the TARGET2-Securities Estonian National User Group; 4) participates in the European Payments Council (EPC) Estonian Committee and, if necessary, other working groups related to the activities of the central bank and headed by the Estonian Banking Association; 5) develops the legal framework for payment services and securities market infrastructures in cooperation with the public sector and market participants; 6) participates in the Eurosystem and other international committees and working groups related to financial infrastructure policy and development, considering the needs of Estonia. Annex 3. The classification of settlement systems by importance A settlement system that is operating in Estonia is important, if it is the only one of its kind in Estonia and/or if it settles positions between members received from other settlement systems. An important settlement system is considered a systemically important settlement system i.e. a system important for the sustainability of the Estonian financial system if the average daily turnover of the important settlement system in the last six monthly makes up more than 10% of the total average daily turnover of important settlement systems in the last six months. Annex 4. Settlement system risks In Estonia, as well as in any other modern society, the entire financial system is based on settlement systems. Therefore, it is essential to ensure the smooth functioning of settlement systems so as to maintain a stable and smooth financial system of a country. This means, first of all, the management and minimising of various risks. The identification, measuring, monitoring and management of risks help to prevent the transfer of risks to domestic and international financial markets, which can lead to major financial crises. Due to the domino effect (also called a systemic risk), the default of one system participant or a technical malfunctioning can cause liquidity or credit problems to other participants of the settlement system. Although the likelihood of a systemic risk is small, it can lead to a major financial crisis. The settlement systems of payments may encounter the following risks: Systemic risk or the risk that temporary or constant liquidity problems of one participant of the system could lead to similar problems for some other participant of the system. In other words, the systemic risk concerns the potential chain reaction triggered by the liquidity or credit risk that can lead to an economic and financial crisis in the entire country or a group of countries. Thus, the systemic risk can arise upon the emergence of other risks. Credit risk or the risk that a participant of the system will be unable to fully meet its financial obligations within the system either when due or at any time in the future. Liquidity risk or the risk that a participant of the system will have insufficient funds to meet financial obligations within the system when expected, although it may be able to do so at some time in the future. In other words, this is a situation when a system participant experiences a temporary shortage of settlement assets. Operational risk or the risk that the smooth functioning of the settlement system will be disrupted by software or hardware failure, human error or malicious activity, which will cause unforeseeable financial obligations to participants of the system. The realisation of the operational risk could, in turn, lead to the realisation of credit or liquidity risks. Legal risk or the risk that weak legal framework or unexpected interpretation of legislation will

8 cause unforeseeable financial losses to the operator or participants of the settlement system. The realisation of the legal risk could, in turn, lead to the realisation of credit or liquidity risks. Security risk or the risk that fraud or misuse of the system will harm the functioning of the system. Risks related to settlement systems of securities: All the above-listed risks of settlement systems. Custody risk or the risk that the custodian does not keep separate books for its own securities and the securities of its customers. In other words, it is the risk that the custodian would carry out transactions with the securities of its customer without the latter s knowledge.

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